day on December 4, Secretary Duffy that he is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to “clear the deck” for domestic manufacturing of the mini-cars. “Are they going to work on the freeways? Probably not,” Duffy said, noting the tiny vehicles may be a better fit for urban settings and that they are “much more affordable than the other options that are on the market today.” Duffy said the rule changes w...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

The “near-flat” planar waves created by electrostatic loudspeakers are key to producing this “virtual recording room” experience. Warwick Acoustics’ speakers are 90% lighter than traditional ones. They can be placed in areas like the A-pillars or roof lining where regular speakers can’t fit, helping designers create a more realistic “concert hall” experience inside the car. Additionally, Warwick Acoustics will imminently begin vo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ability bench simulates global driving conditions. Together with the City Test Track, Volkswagen now has a full design-to-validation development cycle in Hefei, working closely with the global R&D network. Volkswagen will continue to grow its capabilities in Hefei. A new Functions Integration Test (FIT) Lab, which is one of only two in the Group will open in mid-2026 to simulate extreme environments. These investments prepare the company for the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

gitalization, occupational safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The new ‘Lean Lab’ concept focuses on developing and producing waterborne basecoats for the European automotive industry. The Lean Lab concept is now being introduced at other BASF Coatings sites around the world and adjusted to fit local needs. The process laboratory handles all wet work, the product laboratory focuses on customer support and product improvement, and the labo...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

mbines a three-way catalytic converter and gas particulate filter in one compact unit, and a micro-hole design muffler that uses a micro-perforated central tube with a series of baffle plates, eliminating the need for non-recyclable glass wool. In addition, the “Lean” platform is designed to be fit-for-purpose, sustainable, accessible, and launch-ready, helping reduce development time and costs. (From a press release dated November 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

all capacity FF2 motor hybrid transmission are the hybrid-vehicle products exhibited in this event. The FR1 motor hybrid transmission is designed for large vehicles such as SDVs and commercial vehicles that require particular durability and fuel economy. The motor needs to be thin because it has to fit between the automatic transmission and the engine. Most drive motors are usually small and stubby. However, in the case of this motor, we had to d...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

ny, representing a mix of Class 5 and Class 6 models. Harbinger's proprietary electric platform, known as an electric vehicle stripped chassis, includes all major vehicle systems, which the company designs and manufactures in-house in the U.S,.  A key highlight of Harbinger's electric vehicle that fit FedEx fleet needs includes its modular architecture, which offers best-in-class battery configuration, with options to match duty cycles of the ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

erent from the AWD Chevrolet Equinox EV, but Cadillac engineers had determined that the FWD-biased platform could not work for the V-series. The standard 2025 Optiq previously delivered 300 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque from its dual-motor AWD setup.  For the 2026 Optiq-V package, engineers worked to fit the larger Lyriq-V’s electric motors into the Optiq body, to now offer 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, with a zero to 60 mph time of 3.3 seconds...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

d. (“HSR”) and Hwaseung Auto Parts (Taicang) Co., Ltd. (“HST”). Signing of the transaction is planned in the fourth quarter of 2025.  With two plants and a workforce of approximately 600 employees, the companies generated revenues of over EUR 100 million in 2024. HSR and HST make a perfect fit for Amaneos China, unlocking significant value-chain synergies. The targeted companies produce rubber sealing and hose products, serving blue-chip...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/03

Tesla’s backup plan for Cybercab includes steering wheel, pedals In Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk laid out plans to begin production soon on the driverless Cybercab, saying the company plans to build millions of these two-seat EVs at Gigafactory Texas starting in 2026, each priced under USD 30,000, that have no steering wheels and pedals. Tesla has now admitted it may have to fit the Cybercab with conventional controls if it wants t...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Length range: 216-234 inches (5,488-5,941 mm)•    Overall Width range: 81.2-83.6 inches (2,062-2,124 mm)•    Wheelbase range: 123.7-145.3 inches (3,143-3,690 mm)The new Ram’s competitors, being the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier, generally fit within those ranges. (multiple sources on October 28, 2025) (Stellantis release on November 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

he past three years, TELO has completed two fully realized pre-production prototypes.  The TELO MT1 all-electric mini truck has:     •    Seating for 5 adults     •    A 5-foot bed that extends to 8 feet with a folding mid-partition     •    Once extended, the bed has space to fit plywood flat on the floor      •    All-wheel drive     •    Up to 350 miles of range     •    Towing capacity of 6,600 lbs....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

y kits are delivered to Avtozavod Saint Petersburg, including the painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 components in total. On the assembly line, workers install insulation, dashboard, seat belts, ESP, interior and trunk trim, then sub-assemble the engine and suspension, and fit bumpers, wheels, and moldings. Based on Lada press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

ogy, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group, announced that its Saudi joint venture Smart Mobility has already completed three SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) product certifications. It is preparing for the groundbreaking of a new factory at the end of the year, marking FIT’s first manufacturing base in the Middle East. Smart Mobility already introduces its first product line under the Voltaira brand of EV chargers....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Powertrain announced that it will showcase its new Horse C15 range extender family at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany. Horse C15 belongs to the X-Range line of solutions, which adds combustion and hybrid tech to EV platforms. It combines an engine, generator, and inverter in a compact unit that can fit into most battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with little or no changes. This helps carmakers easily turn a BEV into a range-extended EV (REEV) for d...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

marking a significant milestone for the plant. The vehicle is based on a forward-looking platform from an international automotive manufacturer. An OTS is produced with series tools before the official start of mass production. This approach ensures quality, processes reliability, and precision of fit at an early stage, helping to enable a smooth production ramp-up for Benteler’s customers. (From Benteler social media updates on September 2, 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

e motor switches to generator mode and feeds energy back into the battery. Porsche’s motors achieve some of the highest regeneration rates in the market. The hairpin winding used in the Taycan’s front motor. Instead of round wires, Porsche uses rectangular copper wires bent into U-shapes. These fit tightly together, packing more copper into the stator. While traditional winding fills about 50%, Porsche’s hairpin method reaches 70%, deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

ry devices designed for automotive applications. These new devices are powered by Kioxia’s generation 8 BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and in-house designed controller technology. Available in capacities of 128 gigabytes (GB), 256GB, 512GB, and 1 terabyte (TB), the new UFS 4.1 devices are designed to fit the needs of infotainment, ADAS, telematics, domain controllers, and vehicle computers. They meet AEC-Q100/104 Grade 2 standards, supporting case ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

ssions from making the vehicle, including raw materials, parts, transport, and assembly. These figures follow international standards and are certified by TÜV Rheinland. The app also retains the Electric Vehicle Analysis tool, which lets drivers of gasoline cars see how a fully electric BMW would fit their needs. After 200 trips and 2,000 km of driving, the app estimates how many of those trips could be done on a single EV charge and shows near...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

kets.  The Armada was previously assembled in Canton before production moved to Japan nearly a decade ago. “Canton is the best candidate for these vehicles because the workforce has expertise” in body-on-frame vehicles, the person said. “The way the [assembly] lines are designed is a perfect fit.” Nissan is working on a “comprehensive body-on-frame product strategy” for the 4.7 million square-foot Canton plant, which is operating at ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15